Plants and people have had a long history together from agricultural crops, to medicinal applications. Though space exploration might be one of the most exciting uses for plants, in 1989 NASA conducted a study to see the effects of low gravity on plant material. They also studied the plants ability to remove toxins from the air in hopes of purifying future space habitats. Aside from removing carbon dioxide (CO2) the researchers also discovered that some plants were very efficient in removing other forms of indoor air pollution.

Low Light Plants

Low light plants do well in areas of the house with less than 4 hours of natural light, or in environments with artificial light as the only light source. these plants are well suited for rooms with a north exposure.